FBR says 16 tax officials hold dual nationality or foreign residency

According to Business Recorder, the Federal Board of Revenue told the Senate Standing Committee on Finance that at least 16 tax officers hold dual nationality or permanent residence overseas. A document given to the panel breaks the group down into 10 Inland Revenue Services officers and six from Pakistan Customs Services, with grades ranging from BS-17 to BS-21.

The list features one BS-21 official, and the new rules require every FBR officer to disclose any foreign nationality within 90 days of a circular dated September 6, 2026. The report notes that the deadline expired on August 30, 2026, and staff yet to file were told to do so immediately.

The tax body has also resolved to verify officers holding foreign citizenship or residency more closely and has requested details on additional officials. On Wednesday, it instructed all staff in grades BS-01 to BS-16 to lodge a declaration on foreign nationality or travel documents on the prescribed form with the head of their field formation.